Dale Wasserman

How Many Broadway Musicals Are Based on TV Shows?

With Smash about to make a splash on Broadway this season, the question was asked: how many Broadway musicals have been based on television? While historically, far more Broadway musicals have been based on books or movies, television shows have also provided source materials for several productions on the main stem.

Opera North Unveils Summerfest 2025 Productions & Ticket Subscription Discount

Opera North has revealed the company's selections for Summerfest 2025 that promise to bring three enchanting new productions to Blow-Me-Down Farm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

Chicago Writers' Bloc 2024 New Play Festival Begins In May At Theater Wit

Discover new musicals and plays from Chicago-area writers at the 2024 New Play Festival, hosted by Chicago Writers' Bloc at Theater Wit from May 5 - 19.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for HANGMEN West Coast Premiere At San Jose Stage Company

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29

“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.

Previews: MAN OF LA MANCHA Announces Full Cast at Theatre 29

Theatre 29 proudly announces the cast and creative team for the third show in its 25th season, MAN OF LA MANCHA. Gary Daigneault directs this reimagined musical which was written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion. Bianca Stoker is the Music Director with Lisa Hodgson doing Choreography. MAN OF LA MANCHA opens March 1st and runs through March 17, at the Theatre 29 complex at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.

MAN OF LA MANCHA To Be Presented By Southbank Theatre Company in March

Southbank Theatre Company presents 'Man of La Mancha' at the newly renovated Shelton Auditorium. Tickets on sale now.

2024 Chain Theater Winter One Act Festival Submissions Now Open

The Chain One Act Festival is calling all playwrights, actors, directors, and producers to submit their latest one-act for production this winter. Learn more about how to submit here!

Interview: Mauricio Martinez of 5'11' BASED IN NYC at 54 Below October 5th & 6th

As the days check off before his upcoming two-night concert and live recording at 54 Below, Mauricio Martinez has some things to say about gratitude, being Mexican, and being a live performer.

A VERY NIGERIAN DREAM to Premiere at the Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival This Month

A VERY NIGERIAN DREAM, written and directed by Taiwo Aloba, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

GLOW WORMS Premieres At The Chain Theatre, June 8- 25

Emmy Weissman's Glow Worms, directed by Karma Masselli, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown. Join Glow Worms at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 3rd Fl.) for a 'Mix-Tape' of short plays including comedies, dramas, and new musicals that comprise this festival of New York City based playwrights telling their stories their way.

Joanna Pickering's New Play DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS Is Selected To Run At The Chain Theatre Festival

A powerful and shocking new play directed by Melody Brooks, joins the Chain Theatre summer one act festival line up, running June 8th to June 25th.

HUNGER Will Play The 2023 Chain Theatre ONE ACT FESTIVAL This Summer

ANNIE RACZKO has announced that HUNGER, written/directed by Raczko will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

New Musical EVEREST to be Presented in the 2023 Chain Theatre One Act Festival

Momo Akashi and Julio Vaquero's original 20-minute musical, EVEREST, directed by Saki Kawamura will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

KOOL AID DRINKING AGE Or (STOP EXCITING YOUR CHILDREN) To Premiere As Part Of The 2023 Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival

Daniel Oliver Lee's Kool Aid Drinking Age or (Stop Exciting Your Children) will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown. Join Kool Aid Drinking Age or (Stop Exciting Your Children) at Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 3rd Fl.) for a 'Mix-Tape' of short plays including comedies, dramas, and even new musicals that comprise this festival of New York City based playwrights telling their stories their way.

AS WE GO ALONG, A One Act On Gun Violence, To Premiere At The Chain Theater One Act Festival

Steph Prizhitomsky's, As We Go Along, will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

SHRIMP PUDDING To Premiere At The 2023 Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival

Kyle C. Mumford's newest one act play SHRIMP PUDDING, directed by Matt Giroveanu will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Asolo Repertory Theatre?

Vagabond Players Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST

Vagabond Players will conclude its 107th season with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST written by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, and directed by Audra M. Mullen.